Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 in News.
On Friday JPC held their annual celebration of culture and diversity, the International Food Festival.
We had a great range of countries represented- South Korea, the Philippines, India, China, Japan,
New Zealand and Aotearoa, Spain/Mexico, South Africa, Pacific Islands, France, Japan, Poland,
Ireland and USA!
The food was delicious and there was something for everyone from hot dogs to sushi, stuffed
potatoes, fried bread to tacos, chop suey and curry and of course lots of scrumptious desserts.
It was wonderful to see the students, parents, community, and staff working together to represent
and celebrate their countries and cultures. It is amazing to see just how ‘international’ we are.
The weather was beautiful and there were lots of people spending their money to find something
yummy to eat, but also raise money for a very worthy cause. A special mention to the French stall
who raised just over $400! The total profits from the festival were approximately $2,500!
All the profits raised will be going to a small Lasallian school that has been newly established in a
very poor district of Pakistan, St. Solomon’s. Their Principal and founder, Brother Waseem, has
visited JPC many times over the past few years when he was living with the De La Salle Brothers at
De La Salle College in Auckland.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped the festival to be such a success – too many to name
individually! Once again, the John Paul College community has shown what a caring community we
are and how to put the Catholic Social Justice principles of Solidarity and Preferential Option for the
Poor into action.
Karen and Stephen Bloomfield (TIC)
